Siemens KG34NVI20G User Manual
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1. en Instruction for Use KG N Fridge freezer SIEMENS en Table of Contents Safety and warning information 3 Information concerning disposal 5 Scope Of dElIVEN nissan 6 Ambient temperature and ventilation 6 Connecting the appliance 7 Getting to know your appliance 8 Switching on the appliance 9 Setting the temperature nnn 9 Usable Capacity anneer 10 Refrigerator compartment 10 Freezer compartment enen 10 Max freezing capacity nennen 11 Freezing and storing food 11 Freezing fresh food neen 11 Super freeziNd unsinnig 12 Thawing frozen food nennen 13 Interior fitlingS aussage 13 Sticker OK zen na 14 Switching off and disconnecting the Appliance een 14 Cleaning the appliance 14 Bight LED one senden dina 15 Tips for saving energy essees 15 Operating noises nennen 16 Eliminating minor faults yourself 17 Customer service uuuuuemnnnen ennen 19 Safety and warning information Before you switch ON the appliance Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully They contain important information on how to install use and maintain the appliance The manufacturer is not liable if you fail to comply with the instructions and warnings Retain all documents for subsequent use or for the next owner Technical safety This applia2. If the super freezing has been switched on the button is lit Super freezing automatically switches off after approx 2 days Thawing frozen food Depending on the type and application select one of the following options m at room temperature m in the refrigerator m in an electric oven with without fan assisted hot air m in the microwave A Caution Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food Only ready meals boiled or fried may be refrozen No longer store the frozen produce for the max storage period Interior fittings Shelves and containers You can reposition the inner shelves and the containers in the door as required pull shelf forwards lower and swivel out to the side Lift the container and remove Bottle shelf Fig El Bottles can be stored securely on the bottle shelf The holder can be adjusted en Vegetable container with humidity control Fig To create the optimum storage climate for vegetables salad and fruit the air humidity in vegetable container can be regulated according to the quantity stored Smaller quantities of food slide the regulator to the right Larger quantities of food slide the regulator to the left Freezer calendar Fig W 18 To prevent the quality of the food from deteriorating it is important that the permitted storage period is not exceeded The storage period depends on the type of produce The figures next to the symbols ind
3. compartment into your mouth Risk of low temperature burns m Avoid prolonged touching of frozen food ice or the evaporator pipes etc Risk of low temperature burns Children in the household m Keep children away from packaging and its parts Danger of suffocation from folding cartons and plastic film Do not allow children to play with the appliance m If the appliance features a lock keep the key out of the reach of children General regulations The appliance is suitable m for refrigerating and freezing food m for making ice This appliance is intended for use in the home and the home environment The appliance is suppressed according to EU Directive 2004 108 EC The refrigeration circuit has been checked for leaks This product complies with the relevant safety regulations for electrical appliances EN 60335 2 24 Information concerning disposal lt 9 Disposal of packaging The packaging protects your appliance from damage during transit All utilised materials are environmentally safe and recyclable Please help us by disposing of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority about current means of disposal Disposal of your old appliance Old appliances are not worthless rubbish Valuable raw materials can be reclaimed by recycling old appliances This appliance is identified X according to the European a guideline 2
4. 002 96 EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE The directive specifies the framework for an EU wide valid return and re use of old appliances en A Warning Redundant appliances 1 Pull out the mains plug 2 Cut off the power cord and discard with the mains plug 3 Do not take out the trays and receptacles children are therefore prevented from climbing in 4 Do not allow children to play with the appliance once it has spent its useful life Danger of suffocation Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in the insulation Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of professionally Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged prior to proper disposal en Scope of delivery After unpacking all parts check for any damage in transit If you have any complaints please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or our customer service The delivery consists of the following parts m Free standing appliance m Bag containing installation materials m Interior fittings depending on model m Operating instructions m Installation manual m Customer service booklet m Warranty enclosure C Information on the energy consumption and noises Ambient temperature and ventilation Ambient temperature The appliance is designed for a specific climate class Depending on the climate class the appliance can be operated at the following temperatures
5. The climate class can be found on the rating plate Fig El Climate class Permitted ambient temperature SN 10 C to 32 C N 16 C to 32 C ST 16 C to 38 C T 16 C to 43 C Note The appliance is fully functional within the room temperature limits of the indicated climatic class If an appliance of climatic class SN is operated at colder room temperatures the appliance will not be damaged up to a temperature of 5 C Ventilation Fig A The air on the rear panel and on the side panels of the appliance heats up Conduction of the heated air must not be obstructed Otherwise the refrigerating unit must work harder This increases power consumption Therefore Never cover or block the ventilation openings Connecting the appliance After installing the appliance wait at least 1 hour until the appliance is switched on During transportation the oil in the compressor may have flowed into the refrigeration system Before switching on the appliance for the first time clean the interior of the appliance see chapter Cleaning the appliance en Electrical connection The socket must be near the appliance and also freely accessible following installation of the appliance The appliance complies with the protection class Connect the appliance to 220 240 V 50 Hz alternating current via a correctly installed socket with protective conductor The socket must be
6. clean shelves and containers in the dishwasher The parts may warp Water used for cleaning must not drip into the m slots in the front base area in the freezer compartment m controls m and light Proceed as follows 1 Before cleaning Switch the appliance off 2 Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse 3 Take out the frozen food and store in a cool location Place the ice pack if enclosed on the food 4 Clean the appliance with a soft cloth lukewarm water and a little pH neutral washing up liquid The rinsing water must not run into the light 5 Wipe the door seal with clear water only and then wipe dry thoroughly 6 After cleaning reconnect and switch the appliance back on 7 Put the frozen food back in the freezer compartment Interior fittings All variable parts of the appliance can be taken out for cleaning Take out glass shelves Pull the glass shelves forwards and take out Removing the container Fig A Pull out the container all the way lift at the front and remove en Light LED Your appliance features a maintenance free LED light These lights may be repaired by customer service or authorised technicians only Tips for saving energy m Install the appliance in a dry well ventilated room The appliance should not be installed in direct sunlight or near a heat source e g radiator cooker If required use an insulating plate m Do not block the
7. ction button for freezer compartment The freezer compartment temperature can be selected from 24 C to 16 C The set temperature is indicated on display 3 3 Temperature display freezer compartment The numbers next to the temperature display lights correspond to freezer compartment temperatures in C The lit lamp indicates the selected temperature 4 Super button freezer compartment Switches super freezing on and off Switching on the appliance Switch on the appliance with the On Off button Fig W 1 The appliance begins to cool Light is switched on when the door is open The factory has recommended the following temperatures m Refrigerator compartment 4 C m Freezer compartment 18 C Operating tips m When the appliance has been switched on it may take several hours until the set temperatures have been reached m The fully automatic No Frost system ensures that the freezer compartment remains free of ice Defrosting is no longer required m The sides of the housing are sometimes heated slightly This prevents condensation in the area of the door seal m If the freezer compartment door cannot be immediately re opened after it has been closed wait until the resulting low pressure has equalised en Setting the temperature Refrigerator compartment Turn temperature controller Fig W 5 to the required setting We recommend a medium setting Higher settings lo
8. eptacles are touching each other Move the bottles or receptacles slightly away from each other en Eliminating minor faults yourself Before you call customer service Please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following information Customer service will charge you for advice even if the appliance is still under guarantee Fault Possible cause Remedial action Temperature differs greatly from the set value In some cases it is adequate to switch off the appliance for 5 minutes If the temperature is too high wait a few hours and check whether the temperature has approached the set value If the temperature is too low check the temperature again the next day The light does not function Fig W 7 Light switch is sticking Check whether the light switch can move Fig 1 6 The light is defective See chapter Light The temperature in the refrigerator compartment is too cold A colder temperature in the freezer compartment can also lower the temperature in the refrigerator compartment This is quite normal Set the temperature in the refrigerator compartment slightly warmer Should this not be enough e g if the room temperature is too low set the freezer temperature warmer Displays do not illuminate Power failure the fuse has been switched off the mains plug has not been inserted properly Connect mains plug Check whet
9. er FD These specifications can be found on the rating plate Fig EI To prevent unnecessary call outs please assist customer service by quoting the product and production numbers This will save you additional costs en Repair order and advice on faults Contact information for all countries can be found on the enclosed customer service list GB 0844 8928999 Calls from a BT landline will be charged at up to 3 pence per minute A call set up fee of up to 6 pence may apply IE 01450 2655 US 866 447 4363 toll free 19 er max 22 20 18 16 C 16 18 CHI LIIAN ku Siemens Electroger te GmbH Carl Wery Str 34 81739 M nchen Germany 9000731775 en 9202
10. foil freezer containers These products are available from specialist outlets Unsuitable packaging Wrapping paper greaseproof paper cellophane bin liners and used shopping bags Items suitable for sealing packaged food Rubber bands plastic clips string cold resistant adhesive tape etc Bags and tubular film made of polyethylene can be sealed with a film heat sealer Shelf life of frozen food Storage duration depends on the type of food At a temperature of 18 C m Fish sausage ready meals and cakes and pastries up to 6 months m Cheese poultry and meat up to 8 months m Vegetables and fruit up to 12 months 12 Super freezing Food should be frozen solid as quickly as possible in order to retain vitamins nutritional value appearance and flavour Several hours before placing fresh food in the freezer compartment switch on super freezing to prevent an unwanted temperature rise As a rule 4 6 hours is adequate This appliance runs constantly and the freezer compartment drops to a very low temperature If the max freezing capacity is to be used super freezing must be switched on for 24 hours before the fresh produce is placed in the freezer compartment Smaller quantities of food up to 2 kg can be frozen without super freezing Note When super freezing is switched on increased operating noises may occur Switching on and off Fig Press super button 4
11. fused with a 10 to 16 A fuse For appliances operated in non European countries check whether the stated voltage and current type match the values of your mains supply match the values of the mains supply This information can be found on the rating plate Fig EI A Warning Never connect the appliance to electronic energy saver plugs Our appliances can be used with mains and sine controlled inverters Mains controlled inverters are used for photovoltaic systems which are connected directly to the national grid Sine controlled inverters must be used for isolated applications e g on ships or in mountain lodges which are not connected directly to the national grid en Getting to know your appliance Please fold out the illustrated last page These operating instructions refer to several models The features of the models may vary The diagrams may differ Fig Not all models 1 4 Controls Temperature controller Light switch Light LED Bottle shelf Air outlet opening 0 Shelf in the refrigerator compartment 11 Fruit and vegetable container 12 Freezer drawer 13 Freezer shelf 14 Height adjustable feet 15 Egg rack 16 Shelf for small bottles 17 Shelf for large bottles 18 Ice block Frozen food calendar O 0 N O 0 A Refrigerator compartment B Freezer compartment Controls Fig 1 On Off button Serves to switch the whole appliance on and off 2 Sele
12. her the power is on check the fuses 17 en Fault Possible cause Remedial action The temperature in the freezer compartment is too warm Appliance opened frequently Do not open the appliance unnecessarily The ventilation openings have been covered Remove obstacles Large quantities of fresh food are being frozen Do not exceed max freezing capacity Freezer compartment door was open for a long time temperature is no longer reached The evaporator refrigeration generator in the No Frost system is covered in thick ice and can no longer be defrosted fully automatically To defrost the evaporator remove the frozen food with the compartments insulate well and store in a cool location Switch off the appliance and move it away from the wall Leave the appliance door open After approx 20 min the condensation begins to run into the evaporation pan at the rear of the appliance Fig El To prevent the evaporation pan from overflowing in this case mop up the condensation with a sponge The evaporator is defrosted when the water stops running into the evaporation pan Clean the interior Switch the appliance back on again 18 Customer service Your local customer service can be found in the telephone directory or in the customer service index Please provide customer service with the appliance product number E Nr and production numb
13. icate the permitted storage period of the produce in months When purchasing frozen produce observe the date of manufacture or use by date Ice pack Fig W 18 If a power failure or malfunction occurs the ice packs can be used to slow down the thawing process The longest storage time is obtained by placing the ice pack directly on the food in the top compartment To save space the ice pack can be stored in the door compartment The ice packs can also be used to cool food temporarily e g ina cold bag 13 en Sticker OK not all models The OK temperature monitor can be used to determine temperatures below 4 C Gradually reduce the temperature if the sticker does not indicate OK Note When the appliance is switched on it may take 12 hours until the temperature is reached O Correct setting Switching off and disconnecting the appliance Switching off the appliance Fig Press the On Off button 1 Refrigerating unit and light switch off 14 Disconnecting the appliance If you do not use the appliance for a prolonged period 1 Switch off the appliance 2 Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse 3 Clean the appliance 4 Leave the appliance door open Cleaning the appliance A Caution m Donotuse abrasive chloride or acidic cleaning agents or solvents m Do not use scouring or abrasive sponges The metallic surfaces could corrode m Never
14. ill not become discoloured m Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing in the appliance Note Avoid contact between food and rear panel Otherwise the air circulation will be impaired Food or packaging could freeze to the rear panel Freezer compartment Use the freezer compartment m To store deep frozen food m To make ice cubes m To freeze food Note Ensure that the freezer compartment door has been closed properly If the door is open the frozen food will thaw The freezer compartment will become covered in thick ice Also waste of energy due to high power consumption Max freezing capacity Information about the max freezing capacity within 24 hours can be found on the rating plate Fig HI Freezing and storing food Purchasing frozen food m Packaging must not be damaged m Use by the use by date m Temperature in the supermarket freezer must be 18 C or lower m If possible transport deep frozen food in an insulated bag and place quickly in the freezer compartment When loading products Freeze large quantities of food preferably in the very top compartment where food freezes particularly quickly and therefore also gently Place the food over the whole area of the compartments or in the frozen food container Food which is already frozen must not come into contact with the food which is to be frozen If required move the frozen food to the frozen food co
15. inside the appliance e g heater electric ice maker etc Risk of explosion m Never use a steam cleaner to defrost or clean the appliance The steam may penetrate electrical parts and cause a short circuit Risk of electric shock m Do not use pointed or sharp edged implements to remove frost or layers of ice You could damage the refrigerant tubing Leaking refrigerant may ignite or cause eye injuries Do not store products which contain flammable propellants e g spray cans or explosive substances in the appliance Risk of explosion m Do not stand or support yourself on the base drawers or doors etc en m Before defrosting and cleaning the appliance pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging the cable m Bottles which contain a high percentage of alcohol must be sealed and stored in an upright position m Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil and grease Otherwise parts and door seal will become porous m Never cover or block the ventilation openings for the appliance m People childern incl who have limited physical sensory or mental abilities or inadequate knowledge must not use this appliance unless they are supervised or given meticulous instructions Do not store bottled or canned drinks especially carbonated drinks in the freezer compartment Bottles and cans may explode m Never put frozen food straight from the freezer
16. nce contains a small quantity of environmentally friendly but flammable R600a refrigerant Ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged during transportation and installation Leaking refrigerant may cause eye injuries or ignite If damage has occurred m Keep naked flames and or ignition sources away from the appliance m thoroughly ventilate the room for several minutes m switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug m inform customer service The more refrigerant an appliance contains the larger the room must be in which the appliance is situated Leaking refrigerant can form a flammable gas air mixture in rooms which are too small The room must be at least 1 m per 8 g of refrigerant The amount of refrigerant in your appliance is indicated on the rating plate inside the appliance en If the power cord of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer customer service or a similarly qualified person Improper installations and repairs may put the user at considerable risk Repairs may be performed by the manufacturer customer service or a similarly qualified person only Only original parts supplied by the manufacturer may be used The manufacturer guarantees that only these parts satisfy the safety requirements A extension cable may be purchased from customer service only Important information when using the appliance m Never use electrical appliances
17. ntainer Storing frozen food To ensure good air circulation in the appliance insert the frozen food container all the way en Freezing fresh food Freeze fresh and undamaged food only To retain the best possible nutritional value flavour and colour vegetables should be blanched before freezing Aubergines peppers zucchini and asparagus do not require blanching Literature on freezing and blanching can be found in bookshops Note Keep food which is to be frozen away from food which is already frozen m The following foods are suitable for freezing Cakes and pastries fish and seafood meat game poultry vegetables fruit herbs eggs without shells dairy products such as cheese butter and quark ready meals and leftovers such as soups stews cooked meat and fish potato dishes souffl s and desserts m The following foods are not suitable for freezing Types of vegetables which are usually consumed raw such as lettuce or radishes eggs in shells grapes whole apples pears and peaches hard boiled eggs yoghurt soured milk Sour cream creme fraiche and mayonnaise 11 en Packing frozen food To prevent food from losing its flavour or drying out place in airtight containers 1 Place food in packaging 2 Remove air 3 Seal the wrapping 4 Label packaging with contents and date of freezing Suitable packaging Plastic film tubular film made of polyethylene aluminium
18. ventilation openings in the appliance m Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing in the appliance m Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment and use the low temperature of the frozen food to cool refrigerated food m Open the appliance as briefly as possible m Ensure that the freezer compartment door is always closed properly m Occasionally clean the rear of the appliance to prevent an increased power consumption m If available Fit wall spacers to obtain the indicated energy rating of the appliance see Installation instructions A reduced wall gap will not restrict the function of the appliance The energy rating may then change slightly The gap of 75 mm must not be exceeded 15 en Operating noises Quite normal noises Droning Motors are running e g refrigerating units fan Bubbling humming or gurgling noises Refrigerant is flowing through the tubing Clicking Motor switches or solenoid valves are switching on off Cracking Automatic defrosting is running 16 Preventing noises The appliance is not level Please align the appliance with a spirit level Use the height adjustable feet or place packing underneath them The appliance is not free standing Please move the appliance away from adjacent units or appliances Containers or storage areas wobble or stick Please check the removable parts and re insert them correctly if required Bottles or rec
19. wer the temperature in the refrigerator compartment Select a higher setting only temporarily if m the ambient temperature is high m door is opened frequently m large quantities of food are placed in the refrigerator compartment Freezer compartment The temperature can be set from 16 C to 24 C Keep pressing temperature setting button 2 until the required freezer compartment temperature is set The value last selected is saved The set temperature is indicated on display 3 en Usable capacity Information on the usable capacity can be found inside your appliance on the rating plate Fig El Fully utilising the freezer volume To place the maximum amount of food in the freezer all frozen food containers except the bottom one can be taken out of the appliance The food can be stacked directly on the freezer shelves Removing the fittings To remove a frozen food container pull out all the way lift at the front and remove Fig HI Refrigerator compartment The refrigerator compartment is the ideal storage location for ready meals cakes and pastries preserved food condensed milk hard cheese fruit and vegetables sensitive to cold as well as tropical fruit 10 Note when loading products m Wrap or cover food before placing in the appliance This will retain the aroma colour and freshness of the food In addition flavours will not be transferred between foods and the plastic parts w
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